Manufacturing Strategy Associate

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As the Manufacturing Strategy Associate, you will be an individual contributor within the Manufacturing Strategy function, reporting to the Manufacturing strategy Leader. The role supports the development and execution of global manufacturing and capacity strategies that enable long‑term business growth, resilience, and security of supply.

As the Manufacturing Strategy Associate, you will be an individual contributor within the Manufacturing Strategy function, reporting to the Manufacturing strategy Leader. The role supports the development and execution of global manufacturing and capacity strategies that enable long‑term business growth, resilience, and security of supply.

The Manufacturing Strategy Associate collaborates with manufacturing sites, engineering, and integrated supply chain stakeholders to support the translation of enterprise‑level strategy into initiatives, business cases, and roadmaps. The role leverages analytical capability and manufacturing operations expertise, operating through collaboration and influence within a complex, global organization.

• Support the development and execution of global manufacturing, capacity, and resiliency strategies aligned with long‑term business objectives and customer needs.
• Translate manufacturing strategy into clear roadmaps, initiatives, and milestones across sites and functions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify current‑and future‑state capacity requirements.

• Support development and evaluation strategic business cases for manufacturing network design, capacity expansion, and resiliency initiatives, including cost–benefit and risk trade‑off analyses.
• Contribute make/buy assessments and manufacturing footprint decisions for new product introductions, vertical integration, and external supply opportunities.
• Provide analytical input and data‑driven insights to support recommendations on manufacturing locations and investment prioritization.

• Support the definition, tracking, and governance of KPIs and metrics related to manufacturing capacity, utilization, resilience, and financial performance.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to identify opportunities for cost reduction, waste elimination, and resource optimization.
• Monitor progress of initiatives and prepare clear, concise updates for senior leadership Track progress of initiatives and prepare clear, structured updates and materials for senior leadership review.

• Support change management efforts associated with manufacturing strategy initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption.

• Ensure manufacturing strategy and capacity initiatives align with applicable regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
• Promote a culture of compliance, patient focus, and operational excellence across all initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Solid experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, engineering, or manufacturing strategy roles within a regulated industry (pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or diagnostics preferred).
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and capacity planning; experience with sterile, aseptic, or highly regulated manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Experience working across global, cross‑functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
• Experience working with business cases and financial acumen.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex analyses and strategic insights clearly to senior leaders.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights.
• Learning agility and comfort operating in evolving…